The first Shire of Merredin Night Sports program concluded on Friday, 28 August 2020.

The strengthening of the water tank will proceed with PTA funding subject to the technical design work and engineering drawings being provided to them for approval.

Water Corporation is conducting essential fire hydrant and valve upgrades across town to improve the reliability of the water network in Merredin and reduce leaks and breaks.

The Shire of Merredin’s Night Sports returned to the community on Friday, 24 July 2020, at the Merredin Regional Community and Leisure Centre from 6pm – 9pm

Main Roads will be undertaking a significant amount of road and bridge works on the Great Eastern Highway from August 2020 to improve road safety and freight efficiency.

The 27 independent living unit Central East Aged Care Alliance (CEACA) development in Merredin has been officially opened.

On Wednesday, 8 July 2020, the youth of Merredin delivered their insect hotel sculptures to a new home at the community garden.

The Shire of Merredin has adopted the Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) 2020 – 2025.

Hear from Shire President Julie Flockart about the on-going Strategic Community Plan review.

Cummins Theatre finally re-opened to the public last week!

In accordance with Section 6.36 of the Local Government Act 1995, notice is hereby given of the intention of the Shire of Merredin to levy the following differential rates on Unimproved Values for each rating category for the 2020/21 financial year.

The Shire is pleased to advise that Barrack Street will be re-opened on Thursday 28th May 2020, with a speed limit of 40kph in place.

The rain over the last two days is a welcome relief for our farming community as the seeding season starts. Unfortunately, the storm has caused some damage around town.

On the morning of the 25th April 2020, the community came together in front of their devices in their homes and on their driveways and tuned in to a special ANZAC Day service.

As part of the Easter festivities in Merredin, the Shire ran a DIY Easter Bunny Competition until the 9th of April.

On March 10 a group of students travelled to Merredin as part of the 2020 Wheatbelt Medical Students Immersion program.

I am pleased to announce that progress is being made regarding the future of the iconic Merredin Water Tower.

It is with regret that we announce the rescheduling of this event.

Celebrations for Australia Day kicked off at the Merredin CRC front lawn for the annual Australia Day breakfast.

The youth in Merredin have embarked on a three-day long project to paint Western Power Boxes around town.

Community members flocked from all over the Wheatbelt for Merredin’s annual Gala Night on Thursday 12th of December 2019.

The Shire of Merredin welcomes ratepayers and members of the community to Council Meetings that are open to the public on the following dates for 2020.

The Shire of Merredin has been successful with a funding application to the State NRM Office.

PTA is supportive of Councils/ Shires decision to re–engage GHD.

Restrictions on movement of oversize agricultural vehicles eased.

View the new CEACA Units via virtual video.

The Shire of Merredin is one of 12 community organisations sharing in nearly $50,000.

To nominate go the Community Citizen of the Year Awards website at www.citizenshipawards.com.au.

The Shire of Merredin will seek community feedback on the future of the Merredin Water Tower.

A group of Curtin medical students will be visiting Merredin on the last weekend of August to conduct interviews about access to health services in the Wheatbelt.